PLAISTER AUTOS WILTSHIRE LEAGUE: CORSHAM Town Reserves look set to follow the example of their first team colleagues by bringing some silverware to the Southbank.
The clubhouse may soon have to find room to display the Wilts League Premier Division trophy alongside the Wilts Senior Cup won by the first team a fortnight ago.
The reserves confirmed their place as title favourites as they regained pole position in the table with a 6-0 win over Pewsey Vale Reserves.
Adam Taylor, Frankie Coleman in his first game back from injury and James Lyons all scoring two goals apiece.
Corsham boss Tom Dryden said: "I don't like to single players out for praise but under 18 defender Max Sparrow, together with Tom Bond deserve a mention. I thought they were outstanding."
Cricklade kept their slim Wilts Premier title hopes alive with a 6-2 victory over Melksham Town Reserves.
Cricklade found themeselves a goal down midway through the first half but the goal stung them into action and they were soon on top to go in at the break with a 3-1 lead.
The visitors pulled a goal back soon after the restart but their joy was shortlived as the home side struck with three more second half goals.
Ben Leach and James Etough netted for Melksham.
New College also kept their faint hopes alive with a comfortable 3-1 win over Westbury United Reserves.
Scott Lane put the College in front from the penalty spot and Terry Bohane got on the end of a good cross to head in a second.
The same player added a third with a cracking left footer from 25 yards. The visitors scored a consolation with a late strike from Mark Lanfear.
AFC Stratton lost their third league game on the trot when they were beaten 2-0 at Marlborough.
Bottom-of-the-table Purton kept Calne Town Reserves on their toes before the visitors eventually ran out 3-1 winners to keep in the hunt for honours. Darren Legg got Calne off to a great start, scoring twice in the first 10 minutes.
The Red House side fought back well and denied Calne any further goals until a strike by Mark Sharratt on 75 minutes. Purton scored a consolation through John Davies in the last five minutes.
Visitors Warminster Town beat Malmesbury Vics 4-1, scoring all five goals in the process. Graham Russell scored at both ends with other goals coming from Simon Mead (2) and Jason Guy.
Bromham and Shrewton shared the points in a 2-2 draw.
In Junior Division One, Swindon Asians completed the double over leaders Down Ampney, running out winners 3-1 Martin Johnson (2) and Errol Williams for the home side and Rory Sporle scoring a late goal for Ampney.
AFC Stratton Reserves did everything but score against West Swindon who snatched victory with the only goal of the game.
Blyskawica lost 2-1 at home to Aldbourne and goals from Craig Green, Greg Payne, Nick Grifiths and Adam Lincoln gave Blunsdon United a 4-0 win at Stratton Rovers.
Marlborough Town Reserves made it a good day for the club beating Wroughton on their own ground by the only goal of the game scored by Danny Sly.
Westside just got the better of Minety in a six-goal thriller, running out 4-2 winners. Graham Read scored twice for Minety.
Abbey Rodbourne had their title hopes ruined by Chippenham United who ran out 2-1 winners.
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